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The University of Houston-Downtown Mourns the Loss of Visionary Art Professor Floyd Newsum

HOUSTON (Aug. 20, 2024) – The news of the unexpected passing of Art Professor Floyd Newsum on Wednesday, Aug. 14, sent a shockwave throughout the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) community. Through 48 years of service to the university, Professor Newsum touched […]

The Heritage Society Celebrates Houston’s 188th Birthday and Women’s Equality Day with Free Tours & Cake

The uplifting rally about Houston’s past and future is August 24 is open to the public Houston, August 20:  On Saturday, August 24, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 188th birthday with […]

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy Permanently Conserves 615 Acres in Matagorda County

August 20, 2024 – Houston, Texas – The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) announced today that it has permanently conserved the Dawdy Ranch, a 615-acre property in Matagorda County, through a donated conservation easement. The land includes hundreds of acres of undisturbed […]

Big Time Texas Hunts Introduces New Hunt to Launch 28th Year of Conservation Fundraising

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AUSTIN – Big Time Texas Hunts kicks off another season with 10 premium guided hunt packages representing some of the very best hunting opportunities in Texas, including a new chance to take an aoudad ram in the Trans-Pecos region. In addition to […]